Phangan: Visa extension - agencies

[AngThong]

I need to extend my visa at Samui Immigration no later than the 2nd of February. With a broken arm and leg, I'd prefer not to go myself.

Can anyone recommend a reliable agency for this on Phangan? I'll ask around, of course, but thought it worth posting the question here. If I can't find an agency, can anyone do it for me, like can I send a friend with my passport? I might be in good enough shape to hobble there myself in three weeks' time, but I'd really prefer not having to go.

Also is one photo enough? Last time I extended they only took one, and I only have one left. New photos would be another pain in the a*** seeing it's real difficult for me to leave the house, and the cast isn't expected to come off until mid-late Feb. Just in time for my next border run...

Edited January 10, 2014 by AngThong

[PoorSucker]

You can get a medical extension for 90 days with a letter from your doctor that you are unable to travel.

This is the only extension that can be made without you being present.

From police order 777/2551

2.25 In the case of medical treatment or convalescence or to look after a patient:

Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 90 days at a time.

(1) Confirmation and request has been made by a physician responsible for the treatment.

The Physician must describe the details of treatment and advised that the illness is a barrier for travelling.
(2) In the case of looking after a patient, confirmation and request has been made by the physician responsible for the treatment or by an embassy or consulate.
(3) Patient Carer, except parents, spouse, children, adopted children or children of spouse, shall be granted no more than 1 extra person.

[AngThong]

Thanks, will need to talk to the surgeon in Nathon. I'll try to talk him into giving me the full 90 days... They say the rehab is hellish once the cast comes off and walking can be a real pain for several weeks.

I guess the way it works is, the doc writes a report recommending extension which I then attach to my application, the rest is same same (1900 baht, 1 photo etc.)? And someone will still need to visit Immigration on my behalf? It's not like the doc sorts it all out with Immigration without any input from me, is it.

[PoorSucker]

Thanks, will need to talk to the surgeon in Nathon. I'll try to talk him into giving me the full 90 days... They say the rehab is hellish once the cast comes off and walking can be a real pain for several weeks.

I guess the way it works is, the doc writes a report recommending extension which I then attach to my application, the rest is same same (1900 baht, 1 photo etc.)? And someone will still need to visit Immigration on my behalf? It's not like the doc sorts it all out with Immigration without any input from me, is it.

Same form (T.M.7), 1900 baht, 1 photo.

Some hospitals have a service to fix the extension for you.

[notmyself]

Thanks, will need to talk to the surgeon in Nathon. I'll try to talk him into giving me the full 90 days... They say the rehab is hellish once the cast comes off and walking can be a real pain for several weeks.

I guess the way it works is, the doc writes a report recommending extension which I then attach to my application, the rest is same same (1900 baht, 1 photo etc.)? And someone will still need to visit Immigration on my behalf? It's not like the doc sorts it all out with Immigration without any input from me, is it.

Same form (T.M.7), 1900 baht, 1 photo.

Some hospitals have a service to fix the extension for you.

Sound advice. A 30 day extension is just kicking the can down the street a bit.

Sorry to hear about your leg OP, hope you get better real soon.

[AngThong]

Thanks, will need to talk to the surgeon in Nathon. I'll try to talk him into giving me the full 90 days... They say the rehab is hellish once the cast comes off and walking can be a real pain for several weeks.

I guess the way it works is, the doc writes a report recommending extension which I then attach to my application, the rest is same same (1900 baht, 1 photo etc.)? And someone will still need to visit Immigration on my behalf? It's not like the doc sorts it all out with Immigration without any input from me, is it.

Same form (T.M.7), 1900 baht, 1 photo.

Some hospitals have a service to fix the extension for you.

Sound advice. A 30 day extension is just kicking the can down the street a bit.

Sorry to hear about your leg OP, hope you get better real soon.

Thanks. Also broke an arm, a finger and a rib, but the leg's the worst bit.

[angiud]

What happened Angthong? Bike?

[AngThong]

Yeah, crashed my bike. All my fault, real glad no one else was harmed. Wore my crash helmet as always, no head injuries.

Edited January 10, 2014 by AngThong

[notmyself]

Just got myself a saleng and nervous as **** using it.

[AngThong]

Just got myself a saleng and nervous as **** using it.

That's one of them three-wheeled things? I think I'll go for four wheels once I've recovered... Can't blame Phangan though, my accident was entirely due to my own stupidity and didn't involve anyone else. But an accident like this does make you realise deeply how fragile and exposed you are on a bike. (This was my first bike accident ever.)

[notmyself]

You can get a medical extension for 90 days with a letter from your doctor that you are unable to travel.

This is the only extension that can be made without you being present.

From police order 777/2551

2.25 In the case of medical treatment or convalescence or to look after a patient:

Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 90 days at a time.

(1) Confirmation and request has been made by a physician responsible for the treatment.

The Physician must describe the details of treatment and advised that the illness is a barrier for travelling.

(2) In the case of looking after a patient, confirmation and request has been made by the physician responsible for the treatment or by an embassy or consulate.

(3) Patient Carer, except parents, spouse, children, adopted children or children of spouse, shall be granted no more than 1 extra person.

How does the carer get the 90 day extensions?